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Tom Atkins

Acting

Born November 13, 1935 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known as Tommy Atkins · Thomas "Tom" Atkins

Biography

Tom Atkins (born November 13, 1935) is an American television and film actor. He is primarily known for his work in the horror film genre, having worked with writers and directors such as John Carpenter, Stephen King, and George A. Romero. He is also a familiar face to mainstream viewers, often playing police officers.

Filmography45 titles

Homicide: Life on the Street

1993as Grenville Rollins

M*A*S*H

1972as Major Weems

In Search of Darkness Part II: The Journey Into '80s Horror Continues

2020as Self

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001as Roy Monahan

Xena: Warrior Princess

1995as Atrius

The Rockford Files

1974as Alex Diel

In Search of Darkness Part III: The Final Journey Into '80s Horror

2022as Self

In Search of Darkness

2019as Self

Quincy, M.E.

1976as Gene Butler

Creepshow

2019as Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue")

City on a Hill

2019as Joe Congemi

Lethal Weapon

1987as Michael Hunsaker

Miles To Go Before I Sleep

1975as O'Dell

Stingray

1986as Donald Dixon

Hawaii Five-O

1968as Koko Apaleka

Fantasm

2013as Self

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993as Wade

Escape from New York

1981as Rehme

Spenser: For Hire

1985as Hatch

Creepshow

1982as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)

The Rookies

1972as Brad Gifford

Night of the Creeps

1986as Det. Ray Cameron

The Fog

1980as Nick Castle

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015as Self

T. J. Hooker

1982as Phil Parker / Tommy D'Amico

The New Kids

1985as Col. John MacWilliams

The Ninth Configuration

1980as Sgt. Krebs

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007as Self

The Owl and the Pussycat

1970as Kid in Car (uncredited)

Two Evil Eyes

1990as Det. Grogan

Maniac Cop

1988as Frank McCrae

Where's Poppa?

1970as Policeman in apartment

Amazing Racer

2009as Captain Martin

Striking Distance

1993as Uncle Fred

The Detective

1968as Harmon

Trick

2019as Talbott

St. Elsewhere

1982as Bob Lonnicker

My Bloody Valentine

2009as Burke

Drive Angry

2011as Cap

Bruiser

2000as Det. McCleary

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann

1991as Jamieson

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

1982as Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis

Shell Game

1975as Stoker Frye

Encounter

2018as Professor Herbert Westlake

Apocalypse Kiss

2014as Captain John Vogle